Nervous System Overview

Front

What are the two main components of the central nervous system?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

Back

It is composed of structures outside the central nervous system and is responsible for conveying messages to and from the central nervous system.

Front

What is the primary function of the central nervous system?

Back

Data/information processing.

Front

How does the central nervous system interact with the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The CNS processes information gathered by the PNS and transmits messages back to the PNS for appropriate responses.